Douglas Co. Fatal Fire, Aug. 15

On Monday, August 14, 2017, at 1:33 am, the Douglas County 9-1-1 Center received multiple reports of a structure fire in the 300-block of Jordan Creek Road in Canyonville. When responding units arrived on scene they found a single family residence fully-involved which also ignited a grass fire that threatened other structures. At 3:17 am, the dispatch center was notified that the fire was knocked down. It was discovered that 89 year-old Donald Olsen was unable to leave his home and perished in the fire. Next of kin has been notified. The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office is working closely with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office on a joint investigation.